Tengchong Volcano Park is located in the western parts of the Gaofenggong Mountains in the Hengduan Range. Lying at the edge of the Eurasian Plate, the cluster movement in this area is very active. The volcanoes were formed when lava, ashes and smoke were emitted during severe earthquakes.
Around Tengchong County, there are over 70 volcanoes, large and small. Tengchong County was constructed on the cooled and solidified lavas emitted from the Laifeng Mountain, the oldest volcano in the cluster. Daying Mountain, measuring 8,576 feet above sea level, is the tallest of the volcanoes, with a crater over 328 feet deep and a diameter of 328 yards. Because of its high altitude and verdant scenery, it is also known as the “Small Mount Fuji”. Around Mazhan Village, about six miles northwest of Tengchong County, there are several volcanic cones. Among them, Dakong Mountain, Xiaokong Mountain and Heikong Mountain lay north to south in intervals about 1,093 yards. The surrounding dammed lakes, crater lakes and other unique volcanic sights form the largest natural dormant volcano museum in China.
Entry fee: 35 yuan
Hot air balloon ride: 180 yuan for 20 min.